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Virginia’s Gateway Region Releases New Marketing Video

~ Regional Economic Development Group Will Use Video to Recruit Companies and Promote Economic Expansion to Seven Localities ~


Cameron Foundation Gives $2M in Grants

By Staff Reports, The Progress-Index PETERSBURG — The Cameron Foundation has awarded $2 million in […]


Port of Virginia Celebrates Arrival of First Neo-Panamax Ship

July 18, 2016 / Current News/ Regional News

By Nate Delesline III, The Virginian-Pilot Quipping the cargo vessel MOL Benefactor is “rightfully named,” […]


Va. Wins $165M Grant to Unlock “Atlantic Gateway” with Rail and Highway Improvements

July 18, 2016 / Current News/ Regional News

By Michael Martz, Richmond Times-Dispatch Virginia has won a $165 million federal grant to unlock […]


VGR Leadership & Partners Visit the Port of Virginia

In June, members of Virginia’s Gateway Region Economic Development Organization (VGR) board of directors and […]


Region Celebrates Opening of Two Breweries

The Gateway Region is already home to a long list of attractions and lifestyle amenities […]


Editorial: A Great Investment in Economic Development

The Progress-Index Virginia’s Gateway Region last month celebrated its 55th anniversary, but more importantly marked […]


Fort Lee CEO of the Year Recognized

Contributed Report, The Progress-Index PRINCE GEORGE — Patsy Stuard, chief executive officer of Fort Lee […]


Advanced Manufacturing Hub in Prince George Draws Reporters from Around Globe

By Michael Buettner, The Progress-Index PRINCE GEORGE — The world is beating a path to […]


Local Business Executives Optimistic in Recent Survey

April 14, 2016 / Current News/ Regional News

By John Reid Blackwell, Richmond Times-Dispatch Richmond-area business executives are as optimistic now about sales […]